~ in love with my hard working husband... that is working on accomplishing his dreams and working hard to make our future much better. And I had a great day working hard on projects for the women's renewal weekend with two of the best sisters in the world. I love that they are loving and that we are all out for the best interest of each others spiritual lives!!! And I love that we can talk about important things, talk about nothing at all, or help each other with a kind heart. I also love that we can gently poke each other to do the right things! Isn't that what sisters are for! I love that I have great sisters in Christ that I can lean on and that I also feel that that they know that they can lean on me when they need me! I think that is the best kind of relationship, one the kind that God intended us to have. I also think that it is very very important that we are loving and excepting of each other when we slip up. I love that my sisters are that way! That we can count on each other! Thanks hubby for being my best friend in the whole world and thanks girls for being some of the best sisters a girl could ask for!!! You know who you are!!!

Theme ~ Diamonds: Refined to Radiance

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug." Isaiah 51:1



Dear Lady,

You are invited to our series of lectures and discussions on

Friday April 23-Saturday April 24, 2010

at six o'clock in the evening Friday

to three o'clock in the afternoon Saturday

Camp Otyokwah & Retreat Center

3380 Tugend Road

Butler, Ohio 44822

Please refer to www.womensrenewal.org for more information and for the registration flyer.


Women's Renewal Weekend 2010 Lectures:

Diamonds in the Rough (2 Co 4:6-11) by Shawn Beltz of Indianapolis, Indiana
Diamonds are rough pieces of carbon that are created under adverse conditions--tremendous pressure and heat. Instead of absorbing light and becoming black like coal with sin, we, as Christian women, need to reflect God's pure light and righteousness like a diamond. As daughters of the Almighty, we need to be refined in maturity to shine like our creator, the rock from which we were hewn. The trials and tests that we go through, allow us to shine even brighter, glorifying the Lord. Likewise, for a diamond's brilliance to be realized, certain things need to be chiseled away so its true radiance shines forth like Christ's.

Idle to Industrious (1 Tim 5:11-15) by Sarah Longhenry of Norwalk, Ohio
Women are often pictured to be idle, gossiping on the phone all day, etc. instead of working in the Kingdom. Discuss ways to not let situations, seasons of life or idleness keep women from reflecting God's light. Focus on how trials can take us on a different path toward becoming industrious in the Kingdom and on what we can do instead of what we can't do.

Angry to Amiable (Ps 37: 4-8) by Andrea Dalton of Norwalk, Ohio
Women are often stereotyped as nagging, bitter or causing strife due to unhappiness, a lack of peace and unity. Women also often let trials or tests make them angry and resentful. This lecture focuses on ways to trust in the Lord by refraining from anger and wrath, so that one can become an amiable light in situations that glorify the Lord.

Murmuring to Ministering (Phil 2:14-15) by Judy Eddy of New Matamoras, Ohio
Instead of murmuring, turn difficult situations or personal trials into ways to minister to others. This lecture will discuss how grumbling holds women and others back from being productive in the Kingdom and keeps God from being glorified. Discuss practical ways to avoid murmuring in yourself and in others.

Obstinate to Obedient (Rom 6:16-19) by Emily Johnson of Akron, Ohio
This lecture will discuss how women are to be in submissive to God, parents, a husband, the elders, the government at various stages of life. Instead of being obstinate, learn ways to become obedient from the heart so God can be glorified.

Neglectful to Not Ashamed (2 Tim 2:15) by Terry Rempel of St. Anns, Ontario, Canada
In this lecture, neglectful attitudes toward God, studying his Word, sharing the gospel with others, etc. will be discussed. Learn how not to be ashamed of God, as a worker that handles his Word with accuracy, reflecting God's light to others.

Desire for Self to Determined for Christ (Phil. 3: 7-14) by Amanda Little of Waverly, Ohio
Desires for more money, lust, personal time, etc. keep women from contentment and from serving God faithfully. Learn how to chisel out those selfish desires that keep us from wholly serving Christ. This lecture will discuss how to have a mindset of choosing to be satisfied even when faced with trials. It will focus on how to be less desirous for self and more determined for Christ, so He can be glorified.

Shining into Sanctification (1 Pet 2:4-5, 9) by Karen Szabo of Galena, Ohio
No imitations (cubic zirconium), please. We, as living stones from a royal priesthood, are to be sanctified in holiness to reflect Christ's light like a true diamond. Trials and tests refine us, leading to sanctification and shining more radiantly for the Lord.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, April 23rd:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Registration
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM - 8:15 PM Opening Announcements, Songs
8:15 PM - 9:15 PM Opening Lecture:
"Diamonds in the Rough" by Shawn Beltz of Indianapolis, Indiana

Saturday, April 24th:
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM -11:15 AM Lecture Rotations (Sessions 1 and 2):

9:00 AM -10:00 AM Session 1
"Idle to Industrious" by Sarah Longhenry of Norwalk, Ohio
"Angry to Amiable" (especially for young women) by Andrea Dalton of Norwalk, Ohio
"Murmuring to Ministering" by Judy Eddy of New Matamoras, Ohio

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Session 2
"Obstinate to Obedient" (especially for young women) by Emily Johnson of Akron, Ohio
"Neglectful to Not Ashamed" by Terry Rempel of St. Anns, Ontario, Canada
"Desire for Self to Determined for Christ" by Amanda Little of Waverly, Ohio

11:30 AM -12:15 PM Edifying One Another in Song
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch

1: 30 PM - 2:30 PM Closing Lecture :
"Shining into Sanctification" by Karen Szabo of Galena, Ohio

2:30 PM - 2:40 PM Closing Announcements

Going to sit with my Nettie while she gets her hair done... Hopefully she won't get burnt this time!!!!

Today I am thankful for men... 3 specifically. My husband, my dad, and my dad-in-law. They are all good at different things and I am glad about that because they have each had a hand in the progress of the new bathroom. Randy and his dad patched the walls and Randy and my dad are now working on the tub surround. I can't wait until it is done!!! I think it will look great!!! Or atleast I hope it does. I hope that I picked out the right stuff to make it look good. I know that it will not be because of the laborers... they are doing a great job! I think we may have an almost done bathroom by thanksgiving.

I am thankful that our dads are teaching Randy so much. I am not saying that Randy has a lot to learn, but I am surely glad that we can tap into their wealth of knowledge! I know that he probably could have done the bathroom on his own, but they have made this process a lot a lot easier and more effecient.

I can't really help with the heavy labor stuff so I am excited to get to the point that I can help painting or picking out the molding or somthing. I am feeling kinda useless at this point all I can do is bring them water and make food.

Today I am thankful for my puppy that provides plenty of kisses and snuggling time!